from where i stand
excerpt from 'standing still straight and sanctioned'

… the city blocks of steel and glass

    of tar and heat

    and drowned-out cries of searching wings for branches barely there…

Beautiful intersection of poetic art meeting visual poetry, Gillian. I love how the conversation interweaves around the wisdom and the vulnerability of Earth. Thank you for not holding back on what we need to be reminded about and what you are so passionate about. Beautiful, thank you.
Heather Bryantartist/creative arts therapist
Every part of you will latch on to the very real and powerful voice Gillian Richards uses in her book, from where i stand. You are able to share her view of the world and its very crucial stories through her eyes, and feel her heart on each page with stunning visuals of her artwork. I am truly honoured to hold this piece in my hands.
Kristen Mitchellmanager
A most interesting parcel arrived at my door and I found a lovely book inside. I read the pages 1, 2 and 3 and straight away my heart nearly broke. Can’t wait to read more, but will do so slowly.
L.L
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Gillian Richards’ collection of poetry explores our relationships with and responses to the environment. Her work moves from hard-hitting to more playful as she draws you into a space to reflect; a S o j o u r n. Each page is designed to allow the poetry to breathe, to stir and create a response. The curation of her artwork supports each poem and brings another layer of depth, beauty and connection. Gillian also shares in her ‘conversations’, the gems of insight into her creative process

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